To understand changing adolescent developmental environment, this paper critically reviewed a) social factors influencing family structure and function and b) outcomes of these changes. Also based on recent research findings of diverse families, this ...
To understand changing adolescent developmental environment, this paper critically reviewed a) social factors influencing family structure and function and b) outcomes of these changes. Also based on recent research findings of diverse families, this paper presented how individual, familial, and social characteristics are related each other to adolescent development. Based on literature review, new research directions and research issues are discussed.